Recipes tagged with « Cherries »
Balsamic Cherry Ham Glaze
Garlic, shallot swapped for red onion, with tart cherries and a hint of maple syrup instead of brown sugar. Balsamic vinegar reduced to sticky sheen infused with the savory punch of garlic. Cornstarch slurry thickens glaze, yielding a glossy finish over ham. Longer simmer to coax deep flavors out, watch texture shift from watery to syrupy. Simple, hands-on glaze with swaps for pantry ease or flavor twist. Sizzle, bubble, and darken until rich. Practical ways to rescue if glaze too thin or too sweet. Applied warm over cooked ham to nail sticky, glossy surface and flavor punch. All about aroma, color shifts, and timing over stopwatch.
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars
No bake dessert bars built on a crunchy oatmeal crust, creamy cheesecake filling lifted with lime juice, and topped with spiced cherry preserves. Ready after a good chill. Uses Greek yogurt for protein boost and reduced fat butter for balance. No oven. Requires patience for proper firming. Sweet, tangy, with a little texture pop from oats. Easy swap for toppings or crust bases. Cheesecake layer smooth with light fold technique. A fridge chill seals layers without sogginess.
Peach Cherry Cobbler Remix
A rustic fruit cobbler combining fresh peaches and cherries tossed in sugar and spices, topped with a dense, almond-infused batter. Uses a baking dish around 9 x 13 inches sprayed lightly to prevent sticking. The batter includes almond paste swapped in for heavy cream for richness, while using lemon zest to add brightness. Bake at moderate heat till fruit bubbles thickly and topping browns evenly. Let rest before serving for juices to thicken and flavors to settle. Works best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast. Key techniques include properly folding fruit with sugar to draw juices without mush, batter consistency adjustments, and observing visual cues over timers. Substitutions for almond paste and fruit options included.
Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie
A no-bake pie blending softened cream cheese with powdered sugar into a creamy base. Cherry preserves swapped in for pie filling, folded with whipped topping and a quarter cup of mini chocolate chips stirred throughout. Spread thickly into a cocoa cookie crust. Chilled for several hours until firm yet scoopable. Dollops of whipped cream and leftover chips finish it with a cool, sweet pop. A splash of brandied cherries amps the garnish. The sweet tang of cream cheese paired with chocolate and cherries delivers layered textures. Watch for creamy thickness before chilling. Blending rather than overmixing keeps the filling airy. Refrigeration time slightly flexed.
Cherry Almond Squares
Shortcrust base with almond cream, tart cherries baked till golden and firm. Uses sorghum flour substitute and replaces amaretto with kirsch for a fruitier note. Adds toasted coconut flakes on top for crunch. Refrigerate before slicing. Stays fresh a week in airtight container. Oven heat cues and batter feel guide doneness, no stopwatch needed.